BEERG Newsletter - France: “HR Killer” sentenced to life in prison

A man dubbed the "HR killer" has been sentenced to life imprisonment in France for fatally shooting three women he accused of ruining his career. Gabriel Fortin, 48, received the maximum sentence for murder and attempted murder. 

The first killing occurred in January 2021, followed by two more within days. Fortin's victims included HR managers and a benefits director. The gunman was linked to the final murder through the number plate of his car. During the trial, Fortin claimed to be a victim of conspiracies and mental health issues, but prosecutors presented evidence of his premeditation. The lawyer for one of the victims' families described the crime as Fortin's response to his life's failures. See more here